Total pc failure

damc · 05-09-2004, 09:43 PM

copying cd and computer went blank with no video signal. Re-boot no effect- no boot sequence noises and no video signal. Swapped video card checked connections, swapped monitor - no go. There is power to components. Motherboard failure?

Dmac

Big B · 05-09-2004, 08:54 PM

Just because power is getting to components doesn't necessarily mean it's enough. Try a new power supply...and make sure it's at least the same size as what you have in their now. More watts won't hurt, but don't make that the key factor. If a 500W power supply is running for $20, chances are it's a POS, so look at something like Antec or Sparkle/Fortron as these are widely available...at least in north america.

damc · 05-09-2004, 08:58 PM

what makes you think it is the power supply? how do I check?

Thanks

Sniper · 05-09-2004, 09:03 PM

you can try a different supply if you have one!

was that the first time you tried to copy a cd on the computer?

damc · 05-09-2004, 09:13 PM

no .. think copying a coincidence. HD only 6m old but not like HD failure as no boot .. just no output at all.

Plymouth UK

Sniper · 05-09-2004, 09:21 PM

What I would do is have the minimum stuff, so only the video card, memory and the CPU are installed! to see if it works! This could very well be related to the power supply!

also try and make sure everything is plugged in correctly!

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damc Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Status: Offline	Total pc failure copying cd and computer went blank with no video signal. Re-boot no effect- no boot sequence noises and no video signal. Swapped video card checked connections, swapped monitor - no go. There is power to components. Motherboard failure? Dmac

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Just because power is getting to components doesn't necessarily mean it's enough. Try a new power supply...and make sure it's at least the same size as what you have in their now. More watts won't hurt, but don't make that the key factor. If a 500W power supply is running for $20, chances are it's a POS, so look at something like Antec or Sparkle/Fortron as these are widely available...at least in north america. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Sniper Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Age: 24 Male Posts: 4,432 Times Helpful: 116 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	What I would do is have the minimum stuff, so only the video card, memory and the CPU are installed! to see if it works! This could very well be related to the power supply! also try and make sure everything is plugged in correctly! __________________ Zone 365 \| F@H Team \| Team Stats \| Use The Thank You System \| My Groups: Manchester United \| Apple

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damc Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Status: Offline	what makes you think it is the power supply? how do I check? Thanks

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damc Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Status: Offline	no .. think copying a coincidence. HD only 6m old but not like HD failure as no boot .. just no output at all. Plymouth UK

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